Part IV Transport

Chapter I Transport functions of the Authority

The transport strategy

142 The Mayor’s transport strategy.

1

The Mayor shall prepare and publish a document to be known as the transport strategy containing—

a

his policies under section 141(1) above, and

b

his proposals for discharging the duty under section 141(2) above.

2

In addition to containing the proposals and policies required by subsection (1) above, the transport strategy—

a

shall contain the Mayor’s proposals for the provision of transport which is accessible to persons with mobility problems,

b

shall specify a timetable for the implementation of the proposals contained in the transport strategy by virtue of paragraph (a) above, and

c

may contain any other proposals which he considers appropriate.

3

Where the Mayor revises the transport strategy he shall publish it as revised.

4

In preparing or revising the transport strategy the Mayor shall consult—

a

the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee, and

b

such other persons or bodies which represent the interests of persons with mobility problems as he considers it appropriate to consult;

and this subsection is without prejudice to section 42 above.

5

In this Act, references to the transport strategy include, except where the context otherwise requires, a reference to the transport strategy as revised.